
The St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of African and African American people. This annual event includes children's activities, a health village, African arts and crafts, African films and daily fitness opportunities, as well as live music, dance, cultural demonstrations, authentic food, a Safari Teens Hut, and lots more.
Children's activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, mask-making and educational workshops. In conjunction with the festival, the Saint Louis Zoo will have special activities focused on a different African animal each day.
May 28-30 at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. Admission is free.
Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m and Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
More information: stlafricanartsfest.com
The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Riverfest 2025 features fireworks over the river, a carnival, live music, craft and food vendors, and lots of fun kids activities.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.